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New Foundations Cs
School · New Foundations Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8001 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136
- Math 42% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Foundations Cs score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Foundations Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,499
Median home value
$215,000
Median rent
$1,200/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Foundations Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,465NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Foundations Cs is listed in New Foundations CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Foundations Cs
New Foundations Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of New Foundations Cs, serving approximately 1,508 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,101 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Foundations Cs
What grades does New Foundations Cs serve?
New Foundations Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend New Foundations Cs?
New Foundations Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Foundations Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Foundations Cs is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Foundations Cs rank in PA?
New Foundations Cs ranks #2,101 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Foundations Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
New Foundations Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Foundations Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Foundations Cs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Foundations Cs a charter school?
Yes, New Foundations Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Foundations Cs a Title I school?
No, New Foundations Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Foundations Cs?
69.4% of students at New Foundations Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (215) 624-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19136)
- 35,898
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19136; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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